Microsoft slates hefty Patch Tuesday

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Posted 14 June 2011 - 04:15 AM

Microsoft slates hefty Patch Tuesday, to fix 34 flaws next week...

Microsoft today said it will issue 16 security updates next week to patch 34 vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer (IE), Office, SQL Server and other products.

"It's the usual mishmash for an even-numbered month," said Andrew Storms, director of security operations at nCircle Security. "But to some degree, we expected a big month. And they stayed true to form."

Microsoft typically releases a larger number of updates in even-numbered months, and fewer in odd-numbered months. In May, for instance, Microsoft shipped just two updates -- the company called them "bulletins" -- to patch only three vulnerabilities...

Microsoft slates hefty Patch Tuesday